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Lincoln's Inauguration Speech
"Fondly do we hope..." viewing from the stands is John Wilks Booth -
Union Victory
The North celebrated the fall of Richmond. The people built bonfires, walked in parades, and sang "Dixie". -
Surrender
Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Grant at Appomattox. Booth wandered the streets in despair. -
Humorous Speech
From the Executive Mansion, President Lincoln asked the band to play "Dixie". -
Torchlight Parade
On the Executive Mansion driveway, a thousand of people came to celebrate with bands and banners. -
Illumination Celebration
The celebrations of the end of the war. Public buildings and private homes glowed from candles, torches, gaslights, and fireworks. -
Booth Awoke Depressed
John Wilks Booth woke up depressed because the Confederacy was dead. -
Booth Proposes Lincoln's Assassination
Booth conspires with George Atzertod, Lewis Powell, and David Herold to murder the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State. -
Ford Theatre
At 10 PM John Wilkes Booth shot President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. Booth walked off the balcony and ran off the stage. -
Abraham Lincoln Dies
Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865, at 7:22 A.M. -
John Wilkes Booth was Captured and Kill
Booth was found in the Garrett's farm and surrounded by cavalry. He was asked to surrender, but didn't and was shot. -
Booth's Conspirators Put to Death
Lewis Powell, David Herold, George Atzerodt, and Mary Surratt were all hung, at 1:26 P.M.